Enrollment
707
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470333001423
Rickman Elementary — Rickman, TN
Federal NCES profile for Rickman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Overton County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rickman Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rickman Elementary reports 707 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 354 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Overton County spends $12,058 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.2% from the state, and 21.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rickman Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,058
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 707 Top 78% in Tennessee — larger than 22% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470333001423
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 354:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.3%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Overton County, which includes Rickman Elementary.
$12,058
Per student
-2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 57.2%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rickman Elementary
How many students attend Rickman Elementary?
Rickman Elementary has 707 students enrolled. It is a other school in Rickman, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rickman Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rickman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rickman Elementary is White at 95.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rickman, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rickman Elementary?
Rickman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.